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PJ Library Winter Carnival

Mar 03, 2024 2:00PM—4:00PM

Jewish Community Alliance 1342 Congress St. Portland, ME 04102

Cost $0.00

Join PJ Library for a fun winter carnival on Sunday March 3rd at the JCA in Portland from 2:00 – 4:00pm. Enjoy tons of winter themed activities including cookie decorating, face painting, arts and crafts projects, games, music and so much more. Excitment for all ages! Please RSVP by February 29th

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Drag Story Hour

Jan 28, 2024 3:00PM—4:00PM

JCA of Southern Maine, 1342 Congress St, Portland ME 04102

Cost $0.00

PJ Library teams up with Portland Ovations to bring you Drag Story Hour on Sunday, January 28th from 3:00 – 4:00pm. Join Drag Queen Ophelia for an hour of stories and art at the JCA. Suitable for ages 3+.

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PJ Library Menorah Making at the Children’s Museum

Dec 06, 2023 2:30PM—3:30PM

Children's Museum and Theater of Maine 250 Thompsons Point Rd, Portland ME 04102

Cost 16

Celebrate Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Light, with special guest Marlena Lantos, Youth Programming and PJ Library Coordinator at the Jewish Community Alliance (JCA). Use a variety of materials to create your own menorah to take home. Free choice art materials will also be available. Event included with museum admission (general admission is $16).

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Shalom Baby Brunch

Nov 19, 2023 10:00AM—11:30AM

Jewish Community Alliance (1342 Congress St., Portland)

Mazel Tov! PJ Library invites families who have welcomed a new child in the past year to join us to celebrate your newest family member! Please join us for a light brunch and some playtime. Meet other new parents and receive a welcome gift for your child. Please RSVP to Marlena Lantos at mlantos@mainejewish.org by…

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PJ Library Gathering

Nov 01, 2023 5:00PM—6:30PM

JCA of Southern Maine, 1342 Congress St, Portland ME 04102

Cost $0.00

Come join us for some comfort food, children’s activities and a chance to chat and connect with families in our community. Enjoy dinner from Nura while getting the chance to meet new families in a safe and welcoming space.

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Go Bananas (PJ Library Shabbat Event)

May 12, 2023 4:00PM—5:30PM

Jewish Community Alliance 1342 Congress St. Portland, ME 04102

Cost $0.00

PJ Library teams up with Center Day Camp to offer you a CDC themed Shabbat experience. Join us for Shabbat songs led by some of your favorite Center Day Camp counselors, followed by Shabbat cookie decorating, Shabbat craft activities and of course challah! This event is open to kids of all ages and their families.…

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PJs and Popcorn Movie Event with PJ Library

Apr 02, 2023 2:00PM—4:00PM

In person at the JCA – 1342 Congress St., Portland

Join PJ Library (with support from the Maine Jewish Film Festival) for a family friendly screening of Disney’s Encanto! Come sing along to all your favorite Encanto songs, enjoy our popcorn and snack bar, and create some Encanto themed crafts. Feel free to wear your PJs and bring some comfy blankets or pillows! Advanced registration…

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PJ Our Way Havdalah Event with author Casey Breton

Jan 21, 2023 5:00PM—6:30PM

In person at the JCA – 1342 Congress St., Portland

Advanced registration required by Weds. Jan. 18th. Suggested ticket per household – $10 | Subsidized tickets available Join us in welcoming Casey Breton for our author Havdalah event. Casey is the author of the PJ Our Way book Going Rogue (At Hebrew School). She will lead us in some group activities and do a brief…

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Menorah Making at the Children’s Museum

Dec 18, 2022 10:30AM—11:30AM

250 Thompsons Point Rd, Portland

Join PJ Library in kicking off the Jewish festival of light with a menorah making craft activity at the Children’s Museum of Maine. The event will take place in the museum’s MakerSpace on the second floor, and it is free with museum admission. Admission to the museum is $15.

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Shalom Baby Gathering

Nov 20, 2022 10:00AM—11:00AM

In person at the JCA – 1342 Congress St., Portland

Join PJ Library in welcoming babies born in the last 18 months. Meet other parents, receive a special gift bag, and learn more about the PJ Library free monthly children’s book program. Light brunch and refreshments will be served.  RSVP to Marlena Lantos (mlantos@mainejewish.org) by Thursday November 17th with the number of attendees and the name of…

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